After reinventing the franchise with Resident Evil 7, Capcom is going back to its roots with a remake of Resident Evil 2, one of the most popular games in the series and the first to introduce iconic characters like Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield – not to mention Raccoon City. First officially unveiled at E3 2018, we finally got the chance to play it ourselves at Gamescom in August – check out our RE2 preview to find out what we thought, or stay here for more info on the game....

It’s been more than three years since Resident Evil 7 was released, so we’re long overdue a sequel. Luckily, Resident Evil: Village – aka Resident Evil 8 – is on the way this spring, so we don’t have long to wait. After 2019’s excellent Resident Evil 2 Remake , Capcom brought 1999 classic Resident Evil 3 up to date with modern consoles with its own remake , but now it’s finally ready to continue the main story in Resident Evil 8: Village....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Light & compact 3 heat settings Safety lock & shutoff 30 minutes of use Cons Not the most powerful straightener Heat escapes when plates are left open Compact size means small plates Our Verdict This cordless straightener is the ideal travel accessory. But its small plates and dissipating heat mean that you may want another straightener at home, especially if you have longer or thicker hair....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Spotlight Cam is almost the perfect outdoor security camera – it’s compact, features LED strips, a built-in siren, two-way talk, a well-designed app and night vision capabilities – but with bad weather obscuring the camera from the inside, it could let you down when you need it most. Best Prices Today: Ring Spotlight Cam While Ring initially produced smart doorbells, the company has since expanded and now produce a range of smart security products, from the Ring Doorbell 2 to the Floodlight Cam and more recently, the Spotlight Cam....

Samsung’s next Galaxy Unpacked event is just around the corner, with rumours suggesting it’ll launch new hardware on 10 July. However, it looks like the Korean company has inadvertently revealed four of the new devices that are on the way. Self-proclaimed tech enthusiast Rydah discovered the leak when attempting to report a problem with Galaxy Watch 6 beta software using the Samsung Members app. It listed several new devices, several of which had not been officially announced yet....

The Samsung Galaxy A57 mid-range smartphone has been tipped to pack a speedy new chipset, but it’s not the only component that needs an upgrade. Dutch website GalaxyClub has issued a report claiming to that Samsung is already “extensively testing” a processor for the Samsung Galaxy A57. According to this latest report, the Samsung Galaxy A57 will run on the brand new Exynos 1680, which carries the model number S5E8865 and the codename Terra....

At a Glance Our Verdict While the Galaxy Note 10 models share many specs and design features it’s pretty clear who each one will appeal to. If you’ve been longing for a Note in a more manageable size, then the regular Note 10 is exactly what you’ve been waiting for. However, if you want the biggest screen possible along with some extra specs like more memory, storage, microSD card slot, extra sensors and a bigger battery then the Note 10+ is your best mate....

The Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge are now on sale around the globe, but a new larger version of the S6 Edge has been unveiled at today’s Samsung Unpacked event (13 August), and a Samsung slip-up prior to the event meant we knew it was coming. Here’s what you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ UK release date, price and specifications. Also see our Galaxy S6 Edge+ hands-on review ....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Galaxy S7 edge is no longer the semi-gimmick it was before. Although some of the main features are things from the Galaxy S5 – Micro-SD and waterproofing – Samsung has given fans what they want. It’s now a refined, sophisticated and highly desirable piece of technology. The battery isn’t removable but the phone lasts longer than before and has seriously powerful specs under the hood....

At a Glance Our Verdict These two phones are, for the most part, closely matched in terms of specs. Even though the Galaxy S8 is a little bit more expensive, it pips the G6 for us with its gorgeous design, Infinity Display and faster processor. The dual-cameras and larger battery might tempt you to go with LG, though. Best Prices Today: Samsung Galaxy S8 The two most anticipated Android phones of the year are now here: Samsung’s Galaxy S8 and LG’s G6....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Premium build Great performance Long battery life Useful software Cons Prohibitively expensive Huge crease in main screen Awkward, heavy shape Cameras are bad for the price Our Verdict The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is a very good folding phone but it’s still a niche, expensive device. Samsung’s foldable software impresses, but the cameras are disappointing. Best Prices Today: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 The new Samsung phone folds in half, again....

Samsung sells a lot of different smartphones at many different prices, but the models all have one thing in common: the company’s One UI software. Every Android phone manufacturer creates its own ‘skin’ than it layers over Android. This means each brand has a unique look and feel to their software that allows them to add features and design quirks that help differentiate. As one of the most popular Android brands worldwide, Samsung is very much a tastemaker with its One UI software....

The Samsung Galaxy S24 series phones have arrived. But with all the talk about AI, you might have missed one of their most important upgrades. All three new handsets – the S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra – will be supported by Samsung for no fewer than seven years. That means operating system and security updates all the way until 2031. With the devices running Android 14 out of the box, it should still be compatible with Android 21, assuming Google continues to release major new versions annually....

The Apple Watch Ultra quickly positioned itself as the ultimate rugged smartwatch, but Samsung has announced its own take on the modern outdoors timepiece in the form of the new Galaxy Watch Ultra. So, if you prefer to live on the Android side of life or just want an alternative to Apple’s offering, here’s all you need to know about the new star in the Galaxy range. When will the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra be released?...

Scams are a huge issue in the UK, especially now that you can be conned online and also by ransomware . So if you get a phone call from “Microsoft” or an email offering millions if you just hand over your bank details, you should be suspicious. Here, we’ve listed some of the most frequently used scams in the UK along with advice on how to avoid them. Sometimes it’s simply the knowledge of the scam that will put you in a strong position to avoid getting ripped off, but as you’ll see, you might benefit from our expert advice too....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Scan 3XS Performance GT is a good system to those who can afford it. It offers class-leading graphics performance combined with a high-spec Intel X97 Express-based motherboard which will ensure performance and upgrade capability in the future. Best Prices Today: Scan 3XS Performance GT At £611 including VAT and delivery, but excluding a monitor keyboard or mouse, the 3XS Performance GT is at least £100 more expensive than what we would consider to be a budget gaming PC ....

A new vulnerability known as Certifi-gate has been spotted in Android, affecting millions of devices. Here’s what you need to do next to protect your Android phone from Certifi-gate. How to scan your Android phone for Certifi-gate. Also see: How to remove a virus from Android . Check Point Software Technologies have spotted a vulnerability in Android known as Certifi-gate that can allow hackers to remotely take over a device, steal personal data and spy on your activities....

Considering buying a slow cooker? Here’s how they can help change the way you eat, what features to look out for when buying and some good value options to buy. Why a slow cooker encourages healthy eating It makes cooking easier The key to healthy eating is to make the healthy option the easiest one, especially when you’re most likely to be tired and hungry. Cooking from scratch with fresh ingredients is much harder work than sticking a ready meal in the microwave and waiting for the ping....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Compact design Clear and crisp sound Relatively affordable Cons No HDMI Arc/eArc No voice controls Average bass Our Verdict The Sonos Ray is an impressive affordable soundbar, with an attractive and compact design along with an audio profile that excels in clarity and scape. It’s only held back by the lack of HDMI Arc – and with it Dolby Atmos – and microphones for voice controls....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Xperia 1 looks wacky at first with its very tall 21:9 aspect ratio, but aping the dimensions of a cinema screen means many Netflix films looks absolutely stunning with no letterboxing or cut-off. The tallness is also handy in portrait though, letting you split screen apps – you can watch a video in the top third while using, say, maps or messaging in the bottom two thirds with enough screen space for neither to be cramped....